WW2 US Army Philippine Scouts Hand Carved Wood Desk Plaque Jim Spellacy AEC Mint

Item Details: An original World War II era custom wooden desk plaque from the Pacific Theater, specifically attributed to the Philippines.

• Inscription: "Jim Spellacy AEC" (Army Education Corps).
• Design: Hand-carved solid wood scroll design featuring high-relief palm trees and native huts on both ends. The lettering appears routered and painted white.
• Historical Context: This item belonged to Jim Spellacy, who reportedly served in the Army Education Corps and was tasked with recruiting and training Philippine Army Scouts prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
• Material: Wood with a varnished finish.